We bout to party hard y’all! Anyone who’s familiar with L.A. knows about the beautiful city of Monterey Park. Not only is it one of America’s best places to live because of its good schools and growing economy, but the people here are diverse and hard working.
However, the weekend is all about partying though. This weekend Monterey Park will be having a 102nd birthday celebration which will go on for three days featuring all sorts of carnival rides, bands, dance groups, and so much more. Scroll down for more deets.
Monterey Park
Play Days: Monterey Park’s Birthday Celebration
Thursday-Sunday, May 10-13, 2018 at
Barnes Park
Celebrate Monterey Park’s 102nd birthday and our recognition as one of America’s best places to live and raise a family at the annual Play Days carnival and parade.
Birthday Celebration Parade
Fun for the entire family with local high school bands, dance groups, community organizations and VIPs.
- Saturday, May 12 at 11 a.m.
- Garvey Avenue (between Alhambra and McPherrin Avenues).
- FREE parade entry for bands, drill teams, JROTC, novelty and more (Entry form PDF)
- Watch the 2017 parade on YouTube.
- 2018 Grand Marshal – Monterey Park Woman’s Club
- 2018 Honorary Grand Marshal – Larry Sullivan
Birthday Celebration Carnival
Four days of thrilling rides and live entertainment at Barnes Park.
- Thursday, 5-10 p.m.
- Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight
- Saturday, noon-midnight
- Sunday, 1-10 p.m.
Ways to Save at Play Days
- Pre-sale ride coupons are available until 5 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the City Hall Recreation Dept., 320 W. Newmark Avenue.
- Opening night special ride prices are available Thursday, May 10, 5-10 p.m. All rides $1.
- All-you-can-ride wristbands $25, Sunday, May 13.
- Spirit Bus Temporary Detour
Monterey Park Spirit buses will detour on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to the Play Days Parade. Please see the Spirit Bus page for more info.
And now….you guys are officially in the know!
